My situation is quite different from all these people…I’m a 2nd year student that is enrolled only in “open studies” in Univeristy of Calgary, which is a undeclared major. I could not get into a major because I was 2% off from the minimum overall requirement to get into a major from when I was in HS (not to mention I had no idea what I wanted to do) and again a year later because I became severely depressed during freshmen year due to stupid ol’ lovey dovey problems. I’ve learned my lessons and picked up my act since then and I found a new goal – become an architect. No I don’t want a diploma. I want a degree. I’ve decided my best bet is to get into Ryerson University – BArchSci. I’ve joined leadership programs, joining associations and taking arch-related classes, and I’ve been painting and getting my portfolio up, and been getting grades from B to As. I’ve raised my GPA by one since last year and can probably get into a program here – but I don’t want to.
My worries? That these scary admission people will not see how HARD I’ve been working my butt off. Even though my GPA is relatively low (2.4 and still going up!), I’ve raised it quite a lot since then last Fall Semester, and probably even more during this Winter. I also need Physics 30 as a requirement, which I did not take in HS, will they be able to admit me in if I do it during the spring/summer/online? How do I let them see all my work with leadership programs and clubs and the recent grades? I know this is a U of T blog…I’ve wanted to go but it seems just so unattainable. Maybe if this works out, is there a possibility I could transfer there?
Finally, even though it seems like I’ve been wasting time and money for 2 years, I consider myself lucky to have found what I truly wanted to do (and work very hard to attain it) – which many people have not found and stay stuck in whatever degree or transferring to and fro.
Thanks,
Ms. A
P.s. I honestly had no idea who to ask that would know the down and dirty reality of this stuff.
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Hey hey Ms. A,
Ok … phew … so I don’t want to guide you in the wrong direction because really I want to give you a high five for getting your ass into gear, but you just might have to do it a little longer.
In order to be admitted to Ryersons Architectural Program you need to meet both the program requirements and the transfer requirements. I think you are well on your way to doing this, but you’re are not quite at their 70% transfer minimum.
I kn0w you want to transfer and I hear Ryerson’s Architectural is program is pretty cool because it bridges you into the masters, but an option could be to stay at U of Calgary for your undergrad, get some killer grades and apply to Ryerson or U of T for your Architectural Masters. Just a thought.
In any case, I think with a little more hard work a transfer is looking like an option.
And this should probably get quoted:
?” Note: All eligible applicants will be assessed in competition with other new applicants, taking into consideration both academic and, where applicable, non-academic criteria, as well as availability of space. All students must possess the required program subject prerequisites, or equivalents, and required entrance averages for these subjects. All admissions are subject to competition.”
Two things to note:
1) you need that Physics 30 before you apply
2) Even though a B – is required for trasnfer, the average may be higher to get into the program.
Good luck, we’re rooting for you
root root,
aska